This is a versatile savory spread or smear that can be enjoyed in many ways. A favorite way to please a crowd is to set the spread out with flatbread crackers and a variety of seasonal toppings like pecans, pine nuts, sliced almonds, pumpkin seeds, pomegranates, apples, cranberry relish, shisito peppers, rosemary, thyme, fried sage leaves and flaky sea salt. To enjoy it as a sweet treat, add a little maple syrup to the spread.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup creamy almond butter
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- Pinch of cayenne
Instructions
Pumpkin Almond Smear
1. In a small saucepan combine pumpkin puree, almond butter and butter over medium high heat. Stir until well combined.
2. Once butter is melted add in the pumpkin pie spice, salt and cayenne, continue stirring for several minutes over medium heat.
3. Let cool and place in the refrigerator for half an hour before serving.
